Fla. Stat. 674.503
Responsibility of presenting bank for documents and goods; report of reasons for dishonor; referee in case of need

(1)

Must deliver the documents to the drawee on acceptance of the draft if it is payable more than 3 days after presentment; otherwise, only on payment; and

(2)

Upon dishonor, either in the case of presentment for acceptance or presentment for payment, may seek and follow instructions from any referee in case of need designated in the draft or, if the presenting bank does not choose to utilize the referee’s services, it must use diligence and good faith to ascertain the reason for dishonor, must notify its transferor of the dishonor and of the results of its effort to ascertain the reasons therefor, and must request instructions.

Source: Section 674.503 — Responsibility of presenting bank for documents and goods; report of reasons for dishonor; referee in case of need, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0674.­503 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 674.503. Responsibility of presenting bank for documents & goods; report of reasons for dishonor; referee in case of need's source at flsenate​.gov